Paper Shredder Safety

… 2,000 people were treated in hospitals for business and office machine injuries during 2007. Lacerations to fingers from paper shredders and other shredder accidents were among these injuries. Most … for damage or disrepair. Inspect the electrical cord and plug for defects. If the paper shredder fails the pre-use …

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Information Technology Help Desk

… answer communication received via telephone, IT Tickets, and email. They guide clients through troubleshooting … assist with HampNet account activation, password problems, and account maintenance. They direct inquiries to the appropriate office and delegate complex issues to other IT staff as needed. You …

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Prescott House

… residences, referred to as "mods." Prescott mods are one- and two-story apartments that usually house students in their second, third, and fourth years. Prescott Basics Each mod houses four to 10 … Every mod contains a common living/dining room, a kitchen, and one to two bathrooms. Many Prescott mods contain a …

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Harold Johnson Society

… College, founded in 1965, is the result of generous and visionary donors, the first of whom was Harold Johnson. … of a Hampshire education thanks to the foresight of donors and the generous gifts from graduates. The next generation … that choice thanks to commitments of support made today, and by thoughtful estate planning.  The board of trustees …

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Alumni Profile: Animal Behaviorist Alyssa Ward 94F

… College alum, she works with a strong social conscience and a view of the big picture. In 2001, while working as an … after a recent policy change, "any dog who can be adopted and not go out and bite somebody can stay as long as they need," while dogs …

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Virtual Programs

… intensives,  internships, community engaged learning and other field-specific courses. Students must choose from a … course list. Options include Hampshire exchange partners and outside study abroad providers who offer language study, internships and/or field specific courses that students would otherwise …

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Choosing a Program

… I want to study abroad?   What are my academic interests and career goals, and what can I do abroad to support these interests? How long … challenges would I face spending time away from my family and friends? Have I discussed my plans with them? What …

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Change in the Making: A Campaign for Hampshire

… On December 3, alums, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students gathered in the Red Barn to launch  Change in … scene  – snow outside, the barn warm with lights, and five decades of people who love this place sharing stories and celebrating community. As we look ahead to our 50th …

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Financial aid for Field Study

… College offers two types of field study: course-based and self-designed. Course-based field study In a course-based … accreditation agency. Hampshire College is the home school and the school where the student will be attending is … by the host school including tuition, fees, housing, food, and indirect costs incurred while at the host school. If the …

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Outdoor Leadership

… Outdoor Leadership Developing outdoor leadership skills and opportunities is an OPRA programmatic goal. In addition … outdoor-based orientation trips, weekend camping trips, and winter and spring break wilderness trips. For example, one student's …

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Krasno, Eric - 1995F

… returned to the Hampshire campus. His band, Eric Krasno and Chapter 2, headlined Hampshire Halloween that night, and in the afternoon he and band-mate Nigel Hall gave an intimate duo performance in …

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Chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

… Chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS) The Occupational Health and Safety Administration requires manufacturers, distributors, and importers of hazardous chemicals to provide Safety Data … An SDS includes information on the product's ingredients and properties; physical, health, and environmental hazards; …

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Karla Zarate-Ramirez 92F P16

… Karla has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 18 years and is currently an executive director of development at the … where she works closely with the College of Engineering and the College of Natural Sciences.  She formerly served as … American Friends Service Committee, an international peace and social justice organization based on Quaker principles. …

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Tom Joslin Internship Award

… Joslin Award was established in memory of faculty member and documentary filmmaker Tom Joslin, who taught at Hampshire … you must: Be a current Hampshire student in good academic and disciplinary standing. Be returning to Hampshire upon completion of the internship (graduating students and students taking a non-academic leave are not eligible). …

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Frequently Asked Questions

… are serious about pursuing careers in film, video, music, and other media with alums who are currently working in those … looking for reliable people who are willing to work hard and learn. How does this program benefit Hampshire students? … skills, make connections, develop research/project topics, and affirm or change their career paths. Interning with a …

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History

… in 1958 when the presidents of Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, as well as the University of … appointed a committee to reexamine the assumptions and practices of liberal arts education. Their report, "The … Hampshire curriculum: emphasis on each student's curiosity and motivation; broad, multidisciplinary learning; and close …

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The Division Free Bell

… bell, formerly belonging to a ship named the Olinda , and donated it to the college in 1981 with the request that it be hung outside the library and rung to celebrate the passing of divisional exams. After some fundraising and planning, the bell was hung in the library portico and

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Alum 1-2-1 Student Guidelines

… Meeting Familiarize yourself with the alum’s background and/or current work by reviewing the bio posted by SPARC and look at the alum’s LinkedIn profile and websites, if applicable. Identify questions and topics …

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Rollovers of Retirement Accounts

… from one retirement account to another are not taxable, and therefore should not be counted as untaxed income. As you complete the FAFSA® online, and you, your spouse, or your parent give consent and approval to use the IRS data exchange, it will import the …

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A History of Student Activities, 1974-1977

… that he is 37, married with two teenage children, and a compulsive gambler from an alcoholic family; he does … office.[Climax: February 12, 1974] Feb 14 Student and Chairperson of C.O.C.D. David Kaplan signs an agreement … same category, including academic classes, house courses, and student-generated activities.[Climax: March 5, 1974] Feb …

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Minutes of Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC): March 29, 2012

… Fernandez, Nancy Booth, Steven Roof, Lise Sanders,  and in a consulting role, David Hoffmann (Strategic Benefits … Nancy Booth introduced herself to members Steve Roof and Lise Sanders.  II.            Health Care bidding - David … program outline was circulated for the committee to review and provide feedback.  This will be an agenda item in May. …

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The Student Engagement Office FAQs

… Student Engagement Office is open during the academic year and summer Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. … with organizing events, are open to all students and the Student Engagement Office is pleased to be able to support individual students with involvement and projects on campus. May I use the copier/printer? Yes, …

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Aid Policies

… Hampshire College has adopted the following policies and procedures regarding the awarding and distribution of financial aid. Eligibility for Aid … that remarriage may have complicated the situation, and we are responsive to that and other financial …

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Erica Hample Div II Project

… sensors, wind, humidity, air temperature, leaf moisture, and soil moisture, and saw that the soil moisture sensor was indeed not working, … I set to work replacing it. This involved a lot of cutting and re-securing of zip ties. After ensuring that the new …

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How to Apply to Study Abroad

… Exchange Program Deadlines, application instructions, and important information regarding starting and completing an application to a Hampshire Exchange … for Field Study Deadlines, application instructions, and important information regarding the application process …

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